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Does subchondral insufficiency fracture of the superolateral aspect of the left femoral head require a surgery?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Usually: this is a high risk risk stress fracture for progressing to catastrophic fracture. Usually recommended to pin it to prevent prigression

Answered 4/6/2015

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